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New Zealand Region Trick Unlocks Early FH6 Access
gaming14 days ago

New Zealand Region Trick Unlocks Early FH6 Access

The piece describes a long-standing 'New Zealand trick' that lets Xbox users temporarily switch their region to New Zealand to play Forza Horizon 6 hours before other regions. It outlines how to do it (Settings > Region, switch to New Zealand, restart), notes NZ launch times (May 18–19 across time zones) and the potential risk since Microsoft discourages region changes, though the practice remains popular. It also reminds readers that the official launch in each region and Game Pass timing may differ, and the safest route is to wait for the standard release.

Forza Horizon 6: exact launch windows, Early Access, and a NZ shortcut to ride early
gaming19 days ago

Forza Horizon 6: exact launch windows, Early Access, and a NZ shortcut to ride early

Xbox and Playground Games have announced the exact launch times for Forza Horizon 6 across time zones. Early Access starts May 14–15 for Premium Edition buyers (US times vary by region), with the full launch on May 18–19 depending on location. The game will be playable on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Steam, with day-one Xbox Game Pass availability and Play Anywhere support. Premium Edition is priced at $119.99 (often discounted to about $92.99 at Loaded); Standard Edition is also discounted at Loaded (about $54.39). A “New Zealand trick” exists to enter early by switching your console location to NZ, effectively advancing access by up to half a day.

NZ time trick lets you start Forza Horizon 6 ahead of the crowd
gaming19 days ago

NZ time trick lets you start Forza Horizon 6 ahead of the crowd

Forza Horizon 6’s launch times were announced: Premium Edition players can begin at 12:01am local time on May 15, while standard edition launches on May 19. A popular workaround is to set your console region to Auckland, New Zealand (11 hours ahead), which can let you start around 1:01pm NZ time on May 14, translating to about 8:01am ET / 5:01am PT in the US. The staggered rollout means the amount of early access varies by region.

"Persona 3 Reload: Testing the New Zealand Trick"
gaming2 years ago

"Persona 3 Reload: Testing the New Zealand Trick"

The New Zealand trick works for gaining early access to Persona 3 Reload, as it is set for a midnight local release time worldwide, allowing players to access it ahead of other regions. Xbox users can switch their region settings, while PlayStation users will need to purchase it from the New Zealand storefront using New Zealand PlayStation vouchers. However, Atlus has not provided a specific release time, so the midnight local release assumption is based on their previous strategy.